Springfield
Morning News
Monday, January 19th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ CRRC-MA will lay off 161 workers for two months starting March 16 because U.S. Customs still holds up needed subway-car shells, and the company will continue health care benefits while it works to resolve the issue so shipments can resume. MassLive
- ➤ On Jan. 11, a player won a $50,016.94 jackpot from a $2.50 bet on Dragon Link at MGM Springfield + a $5 bet on MoneyBall produced a $13,264.33 win the day before. The casino paid out over $100M in jackpots in 2025, with July recording the highest total. MassLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Superintendent Sonia Dinnall said during her second state of the schools address on Friday, Jan. 16 at the Cedars Banquet Facility that she will combine last year’s Portrait of a Graduate initiative with four new priorities to boost student literacy, middle school rigor and career readiness for Springfield students. MassLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Springfield will start enforcing a citywide parking ban at 7 p.m. on Saturday. The regulation applies to all on-street parking and urges residents to seek alternative spaces to avoid fines. MassLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kaden (sons of former Celtic Eddie House) competed for Arizona Compass at the Hoophall Classic in Springfield on Saturday. Kaden scored 12 points while Kalek added six points and five assists as Arizona Compass edged Long Island Lutheran 59-58. MassLive
- ➤ Boston College commit Trey Beamer sat out Saturday’s Hoophall Classic in Springfield due to a broken hand from a three-week-old injury — upcoming evaluations will decide if he needs surgery and misses his senior season, though he remains in touch with coach Earl Grant to plan for next season. MassLive
- ➤ Imhotep Charter senior Latief Lorenzano-White, who became the first Panther to reach 1,000 career points, will play basketball at Drexel next season, staying local to keep close ties with family and friends. His leadership both on and off the court sets a high standard for the team. MassLive
- ➤ Central Catholic boys basketball lost in overtime to Bergen Catholic on Sunday at Blake Arena as senior Javi Lopez scored 36 points and led the team in a close contest. The Raiders, ranked No. 1 in Division I, will host rival Lawrence next. MassLive
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Belleville Senators vs. Springfield Thunderbirds
6:05-8:05 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting AHL game as the Thunderbirds battle for victory on home ice.
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ROAR! Comedy Featuring Lara Beitz
8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticketed event — Enjoy a night of laughter with rising comedy star Lara Beitz, known for her appearances on top shows and her electrifying performances.
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Winter Crow Roost Observation
2-6 p.m. — Mass Audubon Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary — Registration required — Observe thousands of crows gathering for their winter roost while learning about these intelligent birds.
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ROAR! Comedy: Dylan Carlino
8-9:30 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night filled with laughter from the hilariously unique comedian Dylan Carlino.
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Springfield Thunderbirds vs Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Game
7:00-9:05 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Cost info not provided — Catch the action live with the Springfield Thunderbirds taking on the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
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